In memory of legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck, who died suddenly this week at the age of 78, here is a concert broadcast from 5/31/1999 (Memorial Day) at the Tokyo International Forum (aka Kokusai Forum). This set was recorded and broadcast by NHK, the Japan Broadcasting Corp, on TV and/or radio, and may have been a simulcast. Beck was touring to promote his latest album, "Who Else!".

"I still pinch myself from time to time," Jennifer Batten told Guitar Player back in 1999 when amazing footage of her performing the track “What Mama Said” with Jeff Beck aired on the Late Show with David Letterman. Two-handed tapper and former Guitar Player columnist Batten had co-written and recorded the number with Beck for the guitarist’s seventh studio album Who Else! "He hasn't played with another guitar player since the Yardbirds. It's way beyond my wildest dreams," remarked Batten on her gig as a member of Beck's band. (Guitar Player, https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/watch-jeff-beck-and-jennifer-battens-dazzling-display-of-guitar-wizardry-on-letterman)

Beck rose to prominence as a member of the rock band The Yardbirds, and afterwards founded and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to an instrumental style of music with focus on an innovative sound, and his releases spanned genres and styles ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica. Beck was ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone and other magazines' lists rankings of the greatest guitarists. He was often called a "guitarist's guitarist". Rolling Stone described him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock". Although he recorded two successful solo albums (in 1975 and 1976), Beck did not establish or maintain the sustained commercial success of many of his contemporaries and bandmates. (Wikipedia)

The cover art background is the interior of the Tokyo International Forum, the venue for this concert.

Set List:
    1. What Mama Said
    2. Psycho Sam
    3. Brush With the Blues
    4. Star Cycle
    5. Savoy
    6. Blast From the East
    7. A Day in the Life
    8. Declan
    9. Thx138
    10. The Pump
    11. Led Boots
    12. Drum Solo
    13. 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers
    14. Space for the Papa
    15. Angel (Footsteps)
    16. Even Odds
    17. You Never Know
    18. Blue Wind
    19. Where Were You
    20. Big Block

Watch a 1983 concert video of Jeff Beck with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton & Joe Cocker:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCl54khN9XM